Preview | Revs return to Rhode Island to host Orlando City SC in Open Cup Round of 16
The New England Revolution resumes Lamar Hunt US Open Cup play on Wednesday night time, taking over Orlando City SC in the Round of 16. New England will host their fellow MLS aspect at Centerville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, Rhode Island at 7:30 pm ET. The winner of Wednesday’s match will transfer on to the Quarterfinal spherical of the event to be performed on both May 19 or May 20.
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New England Revolution
4th in Eastern Conference (5-3-1, 16 pts.)
Last Result (MLS) | 1-1 draw at Inter Miami CF
Last Result (US Open Cup) | 1(3)-1(1) win vs. Rhode Island F.C.
New England host Orlando City SC on the heels of a 1-1 draw at Inter Miami CF, which introduced the Revs to 5 video games unbeaten in common season play. The Revs soared to fourth in the Eastern Conference following 4 straight wins. Although the Revolution will not be internet hosting Orlando at Gillette Stadium, New England have constructed an ideal dwelling report to date this season (4-0-0) and can look to construct on that as hosts on Wednesday night time.
In common season play, New England have scored 17 targets by 9 video games whereas conceding simply 12. In their final US Open Cup contest, the Revolution confronted off with USL Championship aspect Rhode Island FC, ending the match 1-1 after additional time. New England discovered victory to transfer on to the Round of 16 after defeating RIFC in a penalty shootout, 3-1, largely thanks to goalkeeper Donovan Parisian, who made three saves to deny RIFC from the spot.
Orlando City SC
14th in Eastern Conference (2-7-1, 7 pts.)
Last Result (MLS) | 3-2 loss at DC United
Last Result (US Open Cup) | 1-0 win at FC Naples
While Orlando fell to DC United in their final common season outing, they’re coming off a two-game week that noticed them safe their second win of the season in a 4-1 victory over Charlotte FC. With six targets scored over their final two video games, the Lions appeared to be discovering a bit extra rhythm on the assault, as they’d solely scored six targets all season prior to final week.
In the US Open Cup, Orlando confronted USL League One aspect FC Naples for the primary time, breaking by early and holding on for a 1–0 win in the Round of 32. Like New England, the Lions opted for a closely rotated lineup in that match, spreading minutes throughout the squad. With each groups managing congested schedules, Wednesday night time might provide one other alternative to give a wider group of gamers some motion.
Revolution winger Luca Langoni
Luca Langoni has been on fireplace for the Revolution this season, main the workforce in purpose contributions with one purpose and 6 assists. The Argentine attacker has appeared in all 9 common season video games for the Revs, successful seven begins.
In the US Open Cup Round of 32, Langoni logged 40 minutes off the bench for New England, and after enjoying simply 45 minutes on the weekend journey to Inter Miami CF, he enters Wednesday night time with a lot left in the tank. As the Revolution push by a demanding stretch and purpose to advance in the Open Cup, Langoni might proceed to affect the Revolution assault, simply as he has all season.
Orlando ahead Tyrese Spicer
Tyrese Spicer made the distinction for Orlando City SC in their final US Open Cup match, scoring the lone purpose of the sport to earn the Lions the victory over FC Naples. Spicer had 4 photographs on the night time, proving to be a key participant in Orlando’s assault.
In common season play, Spicer has scored as soon as this season throughout 225 minutes of play. His purpose towards FC Naples introduced his tally to three targets throughout all competitions since becoming a member of the Lions in 2025. Across eight common season appearances final season, Spicer had one purpose and two assists.
Assistant coach Blair Gavin on opening one other two-game week with the match towards Orlando City SC on Wednesday:
“We have another opportunity in the US Open Cup. I think it’s a great tournament. We’re always going to try and progress and improve, and it’s another opportunity to do that. We’re excited for the opportunity to compete for a cup and then obviously to continue our form in MLS play.”
Gavin on Open Cup matches as a method for gamers to push for extra minutes transferring ahead:
“We saw a lot of guys in the previous Open Cup game that got some good minutes that we’re hoping to progress further. We’re also reading on experienced guys too as well, to understand what these games mean, how they’re played, and how difficult they are to help establish that. So, we’ll have a good mix of the team and we’re looking forward to a whole collective club performance.”
Defend Ethan Kohler on the vibes inside the locker room as New England is unbeaten in six matches, together with MLS and US Open Cup:
“It’s always a good vibe when you’re winning games and you’re playing well, but you can tell that guys are continuously hungry for more. So, it’s a positive vibe, but you see guys are still really getting after it, which is amazing.”
